MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn kingpin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Gearbox mounting defective
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all brake backplates slight corrosion
slight play front kingpin
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V229 GNP is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2000 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 37,694 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V229 GNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 26 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V229 GNP registered?
V229 GNP is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 February 2000.
Is V229 GNP safe to buy?
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